Morphine Worth Rs 3.5 Crore Seized in Mizoram
Assam Rifles, in a joint operation with state police and intelligence agencies, seized over 3.5 kg of morphine in Mizoram’s Saitual district, arresting two alleged traffickers.
AIZAWL- Security forces seized morphine valued at approximately ₹3.5 crore in Mizoram’s Saitual district, marking one of the latest anti-drug operations in the region amid continuing efforts to curb cross-border narcotics trafficking.
According to officials, troops of the Assam Rifles, in coordination with state police and the Subsidiary Intelligence Bureau, intercepted a vehicle at a checkpost near Ngopa village following specific intelligence inputs. A thorough search of the vehicle led to the recovery of around 3.5 kilograms of morphine concealed inside.
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Two individuals were apprehended during the operation and later handed over to local police along with the recovered contraband and the seized vehicle for further investigation and legal proceedings. Authorities described the operation as part of ongoing efforts to dismantle drug trafficking networks operating along the India–Myanmar border routes.
Officials said the seizure highlights the growing challenge posed by narcotics smuggling in the Northeast, a region often used as a transit corridor due to its proximity to international borders. Security agencies have increased surveillance and intelligence-based operations in recent months, focusing on vulnerable routes in Mizoram and neighbouring states.
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Experts note that such operations reflect a broader strategy combining law enforcement with intelligence coordination to address the rising drug menace in the region. The seized narcotics have been sent for further examination as authorities continue to investigate possible interstate or international links connected to the trafficking network.
